As a freshman, former Gophers All-Big Ten defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman was similar physically to Elmore.

Hageman, who was drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons in May, was an All-America tight end out of Minneapolis Washburn and was moved to defensive end his freshman year by then-Gophers coach Tim Brewster. Kill moved Hageman to defensive tackle as a sophomore.

Elmore was recruited by Big Ten schools Wisconsin, Michigan State and Nebraska to play defense. He led the state of Wisconsin with 28 tackles for loss and had 11 sacks his senior season. He also was an all-area basketball player.